Welcome
We know that starting at a new school can be a scary thing so we are working hard behind the scenes to produce lots of helpful information to try and make the experience a little easier. Keep an eye on this page over the coming weeks as we add resources for you.
Most importantly though:
What happens next...
Now that you have accepted your offer for a Year 7 place what happens next?
- Over the coming weeks we will be emailing home an information pack to your Parents/Carers giving lots of useful information
- In this pack will be a link to a form for your parents to fill in to tell us all about you - please complete this as soon as you can as it helps us get to know you a little bit better
- On the evening of Tuesday 4th July you will be invited to bring your Parents/Carers into school so that we can give them a little more information and answer any questions they may have. This will take place at 5:00pm for A Half students and 6:00pm for B/C Half students. Towards the end of June your Parents/Carers will receive a letter in the post which will give details of your Year Half and Form Tutor so they will know which meeting to attend.
- On Wednesday 5th July you will be invited into school for our Transition Day - this is where you will get to meet your tutor, some of your teachers and other students that will be in your year group. We can't wait to meet you in person!
- Over the summer you can contact us at any time if you have any questions about joining us - do have a look around this page too!
Email home:
By now you will have received an email from us giving links to the documents below:
Remember, if you have any questions please do get in touch. If you haven't received this communication from us do also get in touch so we can make sure we have the correct contact information for you.
We know that starting a new school without having visited can be a daunting prospect. During lockdown 2020 we put together a few short videos to help show you around a little.
Getting Around
Moving around a new school can be a daunting task! Here's some useful facts to help you navigate our school and you can also check out our downloadable site map here
- Our site consists of 5 blocks
- Classrooms are either upstairs (Upper) or downstairs (Lower)
- All classrooms are named with a 4 character code
- Which block it is in
- Whether it is upstairs (U) or downstairs (L)
- How far around the corridoor it is
So, for example, a classroom with code 3U23 is in Block 3, Upstairs and the 23 classroom along
Don't worry, as you move around the site you will soon pick up where your classrooms are!
Uniform
One of the best ways to get off to a good start at a new school and to give yourself that little burst of confidence is to make sure you're wearing the correct clothes. Check out our uniform page to see what you can and can't wear at Ken Stimpson and if in doubt check with your Tutor first!
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This year transition day will take place on Wednesday 5th July
You will need to arrive at 9am to the main entrance where Mrs Read or Mrs Purdy will meet you. Please wear your primary school uniform.
Please bring with you
- Your school bag
- A water bottle
- Your pencil case (you'll need a pen and pencil)
- Your primary school PE kit and trainers
We will be providing a snack and lunch for you but you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch
Parents/carers can collect you from the main school gates at 3pm or you can make your own way home.
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Equipment
Have you got the right equipment? Check out our equipment checklist to make sure you have everything you need for that first day
Lunch
Students have the option of either bringing a packed lunch from home or buying food from our school canteen. You can find out more about our canteen services and cashless catering here.
IT Services
During your time at Ken Stimpson you will rely heavily on our IT equipment and services. When you first join us you will be issued with a school Username and Password. This will allow you to access everything you need. Should you require any support with our systems do feel free to pop along to the IT Services office where we will give you the help you need or ask your teacher to contact us.
Find out more about our IT services here.
Bikes
If you are cycling to school you will need to ensure you have a good bike lock and a helmet. You can lock your bike at the front of the school where it can be collected at the end of the day.